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Microsoft urges partners to get ready for Windows 10

Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Microsoft is urging its Kiwi partners to be proactive as the launch of Windows 10 draws near, with a range of services available from the vendor.
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Noel Leeming takes IoT mainstream with broadband bundles

Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Noel Leeming is retailing broadband bundles from My Republic and Spark - and has the internet of things phenomenon firmly in its targets.
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Fijian getaway for Ingram Micro resellers

Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Kiwi resellers enjoy a winter getaway to sunny Fiji after winning Ingram Micro's Brother tropical Fiji promotion.
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Exclusive: Duo takes on HP security; promises aggressive growth

Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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Duo has inked a deal to distribute HP Enterprise Security products in New Zealand, with the distributor promising a year of aggressive growth.
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Tech fun and frivolity funds 3300 meals for Kiwi kids

Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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Tech industry turns out for the Longest Lunch on the Shortest Day raising money for 3300 meals for children in low decile schools.
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Need for speed: 100,000th customer signs on for UFB

Fri, 26th Jun 2015
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100,000 Kiwis are now onboard with UFB, with Amy Adams hailing the milestone as a huge achievement putting NZ ahead of similar international builds.
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Zebra adds support and managed service offerings

Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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commerce systems
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supply chain
Zebra Technologies launches support services and new managed service to enable partners to grow revenue and deepen relationships with customers.
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Satellite rev-up on way as Wireless Nation inks new deal

Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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Next-gen, high-speed services via satellite on the way after Wireless Nation signs deal with global satellite giant Gilat.
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SnapperNet ramps up IoT offerings in face of strong demand

Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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SnapperNet is ramping up its vendor portfolio to help Kiwi resellers address the burgeoning internet of things/machine to machine market.
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SAP NZ revenue continues upward climb

Thu, 25th Jun 2015
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SAP New Zealand has posted a marginal 1.3% increase in revenue for the last financial year – a year after posting its highest growth in a decade.
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Empired ups revenue expectations; full steam ahead for FY16

Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Empired has upgraded its revenue expectations for 2015 and 2016 on the back of contract success and rapid expansion across Australia and New Zealand.
Merger ahead

Done deal: All go for Vocus-Amcom merger

Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Vocus Communications' acquisition of Amcom passes its final hurdle, receiving court approval, creating a new telecommunications powerhouse.
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Connector Systems signs Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor

Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Connector Systems inks deal to bring guest Wi-Fi marketing and analytics vendor to NZ market, opening the door for new conversations for resellers.
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Corsair signs Synnex; plans national retail assault

Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Synnex snaps up Corsair distribution as the component vendor, known for its strong gaming foothold, prepares for national retail assault.
Cloud

Oracle goes head to head with Amazon at 'one-tenth' the price

Tue, 23rd Jun 2015
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Oracle launches new cloud services, claiming its new archive storage service is 'one-tenth' Amazon Glacier's price.
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Cisco VNI highlights growing landscape for Kiwi reseller

Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Cisco's tenth annual Visual Networking Index highlights some key growth areas for resellers as internet usage booms and connected devices change.
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Gartner: Hybrid device shipments to soar 70% this year

Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Hybrid devices are expected to clock 70% shipment growth this year, but Windows 10 is needed to drive enterprise growth.
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UFB build hits halfway milestone

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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The nationwide ultrafast broadband rollout has hit the halfway mark for its first stage, with 11 towns and cities now able to reap the benefits.
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Top ICT companies honoured by Frost & Sullivan

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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Microsoft, Huawei, Fortinet, F5 Networks, AWS, Microsoft and Telstra among who's who of tech companies honoured at Frost & Sullivan APAC ICT awards.
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Oracle says cloud is great as earnings plummet

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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finance, leasing & rental
Oracle talks up its cloud business as it reports weaker revenue and earnings. But how much is cloud really contributing to the vendor's bottom line?.